Orthodox Church of the Mother of God

SCOBA

The website of The Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas.(SCOBA) Ther are a Standing Episcopal Conference for the consideration and resolution of common problems, the coordination of effort in matters of common concern, and the strengthening of that unity which is the essence of Orthodoxy in the Americas.

Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America (formerly known as the Episcopal Assembly of North and Central America) is one of twelve bishops’ assemblies which have been established in different geographical regions throughout the world. It is made up of all the active, canonical Orthodox bishops of North and Central America, of every jurisdiction. (It is the successor to SCOBA and has assumed responsibility for all SCOBA agencies and ministries.)

Conversations with our Bishops

"Conversations With Our Bishops" is a series of audio interviews of the Assembly's fifty-three member hierarchs for the purpose of providing a broad swath of perspectives to the Church-at-large on the significance and work of the Assembly. Each week, a new interview will be made available here.

Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)

The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) is the official international missions agency of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America (SCOBA).

Orthodox Christian Network

The Orthodox Christian Network, an agency of SCOBA, has been established to create a national, sustainable and effective media witness for the Orthodox Christian Church in North America. OCN produces high-quality programs and media tools for local parishes that reach people for Christ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Internet Raido, and Podcasts.

Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting

Agency of the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in the Americas, whose purpose is to conduct the mission of our Lord and His Church via the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts USA programs on a national level.

OCF - Orthodox Christian Fellowship

The Official Campus Ministry Effort of the Orthodox Churches in America under SCOBA. OCF stands for Orthodox Christian Fellowship. The OCF is a pan-Orthodox group of students and young adults within a college or university who meet for fellowship, worship, and spiritual development and support.

International Orthodox Christian Charities

International Orthodox Christian Charities, Inc. (IOCC) was established in March 1992 as the official international humanitarian organization of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas. The Mission of IOCC is to respond to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ, to Minister to those who are suffering and are in need throughout the world, sharing with them God's Gifts of Food, Shelter, Economic Self-Sufficiency and Hope.

Orthodox Christian Education Commission (OCEC)

The Orthodox Christian Education Commission is an agency of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America. It was founded in 1957 by a group of Orthodox theologians and educators as a forum to exchange ideas and to search for solutions to common educational problems. It currently aims to develop and publish educational material for and offers support services to Orthodox Christian Churches in North America.

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry

The website of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, the official prison ministry of The Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas.

Orthodox Jobs

The source for Orthodox Christians who are seeking employment in an Orthodox Christian or Christian environment. In its current version, it is a posting site of Job opportunities for any Archdiocese, Metropolis, Diocese, Parish, or Organization that falls under the jurisdiction of SCOBA, the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas.